Writing Vocabulary Quizlet

Whole Class - Knowledge Check

Partner Work

Types of Writing

Based on your understanding of the vocabulary terms, make an inference about the type of writing we will be doing in our next unit. Pick 4 vocabulary terms and explain how each term supports your inference.

Guided Note Taking - What does my success criteria for writing look like for this unit?

*Notes about grade sheets

1. Constructing Writing & Vocabulary are year-long standards. 1st Semester, the highest Topic Score you could receive was a 2.5 We will continue to work on these standards 2nd semester with level 3 tasks for proficiency.2. MAP test score (Comprehending Text Topic scores) were not factored into your grade 1st semester, but will be a part of your final grade 2nd semester.

Accountability Rubrics

Circle individual bullet points that indicate your performance for each category. Do NOT circle the whole 2 section or 3 section.

Conference Letter

Write a letter to your guardian letting them know how you are doing in Language Arts class. Your letter should address the following:

A brief description of what we do in Language Arts class

​A reflection on the score you received on your "Surfing" summary - be sure to address the success criteria you did or did not meet

Flowers for Algernon - Vocabulary

1. Go to misslewisreading.weebly.com2. Click "Daily Work"3. Click the button below4. You will have 20 minutes to work with these words.Practice with "Match" and then test your knowledge with the "Gravity" challenge.

Analyze the Development of Central Ideas

Learning Target

Analyze the development of the central idea of a text including itsrelationship to supporting ideas.

Prompt: Using the article, "A True Performer," Determine the central idea of the article. Pick a supporting detail from paragraph 5 and explain how it helps develop the overall central idea of the article. Pick a second supporting detail of your choice and explain how it too develops the central idea.

Success Criteria

Determine the central idea of a text

Summarize supporting details

Explain how the supporting details support or develop the central idea

Comprehension Check: Identifying & Analyzing Central Ideas

Use the article "Mount Tambora" to complete the comprehension work sheet. This worksheet will be scored.